Make Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken (Pressure Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken) using a few pantry staples. Tender, juicy chicken glazed with deliciously sweet-savory Honey Garlic Sauce. Great family recipe for busy nights!
Ever since our big move, we’ve been on a roll developing some Easy Instant Pot Chicken Recipes: such as our beloved Instant Pot Lemon Chicken inspired by my dad’s restaurant and our Juicy & Tender Instant Pot Whole Chicken using our Game-Changing Technique.
They were lifesavers during survival mode.
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And we’ve been overwhelmed with rave reviews & love for these Easy Chicken Recipes. Thank you~
So we’re excited to share another Deliciously Easy Instat Pot Chicken Recipe with you – Honey Garlic Chicken!
Tender & juicy chicken drenched in delicious honey aroma and deeply sweet & savory garlic sauce. Yum!!
Step-by-Step Guide: Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
Prepare Ingredients for Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken.
Marinate Chicken Thighs
Place 4 – 8 chicken thighs in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker.
*Pro Tip: Try to fit them in a single layer.
Add 6 (27g) crushed garlic cloves, 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, 1.5 tbsp (22.5ml) white vinegar, and 2 tbsp (30ml) regular soy sauce to the chicken and give it a quick mix.
Let the chicken marinate for 10 – 15 minutes.
Pressure Cook Chicken & Rice
Add 2/3 cup (167ml) unsalted chicken stock and season with black pepper.
In a stainless steel bowl, add in 1 cup (230ml) Jasmine rice and 1 cup (250ml) cold water.
Place a stainless steel trivet/rack on top of the chicken and layer the stainless steel bowl on top (as shown in below photo).
Close lid, then Pressure Cook:
- Pressure Cooking Method: High Pressure for 6 minutes, then Natural Release for 10 minutes
After 10 minutes, release remaining pressure by turning Venting Knob to Venting Position.
When Floating Valve drops, open the lid carefully.
Make Honey Garlic Sauce
Set aside the chicken and rice. Bring the liquid mixture back to a boil using the Saute button.
Mix in 1/3 cup (113g) honey to make the yummy Honey Garlic Sauce!
Thicken & Seasoning
Mix 2.5 tbsp (22.5g) cornstarch and 3 tbsp (45ml) cold water together in a small mixing bowl.
Add the cornstarch mixture one third at a time to thicken the honey garlic sauce until desired thickness.
Taste and season with more salt (for reference, we added 2 more pinches) and black pepper if necessary.
Optional Step: Broil in Oven
The Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken is ready to serve. You can serve it or make the dish more yummy with slightly crisped skin (broil the chicken in the oven).
In an oven tray, generously coat the chicken with Honey Garlic Sauce.
Place oven tray under the broiler for 5 – 7 minutes until chicken skins are browned.
Serve Honey Garlic Chicken
Garnish with finely chopped flat-leaf parsley.
Drizzle with more Honey Garlic Sauce for the extra boost of yummy sauce, then serve immediately with rice and other side dishes.
Enjoy your Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken!~ 🙂
Tools for Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
- Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker
- Stainless Steel Steamer Rack
- Stainless Steel Bowl
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 - 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (we used 6 thighs, 1kg or 2 ¼lb)
- 6 (27g) garlic cloves , crushed
- 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) regular soy sauce
- ⅔ cup (167ml) unsalted chicken stock
- 1.5 tablespoon (22.5ml) white vinegar
- ⅓ cup (113g) honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Pot in Pot Rice:
- 1 cup (230ml) Jasmine rice
- 1 cup (250ml) cold water
Thickener:
- 2.5 tablespoons (22.5g) cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) cold water
Garnish:
- Flat- leaf parsley , finely chopped
Equipment
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Instructions
- Marinate Chicken Thighs: Place 4 - 8 chicken thighs in Instant Pot in a single layer. Add in 6 (27g) crushed garlic cloves, 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter, 1.5 tbsp (22.5ml) white vinegar, and 2 tbsp (30ml) regular soy sauce. Give it a quick mix and marinate for 10 - 15 minutes.
- Pressure Cook Chicken & Rice: Add ⅔ cup (167ml) unsalted chicken stock to the chicken thighs and season with black pepper.In a stainless steel bowl, add in 1 cup (230ml) Jasmine rice and 1 cup (250ml) cold water. Place a stainless steel rack on top of the chicken and layer the stainless steel bowl on top.
Close lid, then Pressure Cook High Pressure for 6 minutes, then Natural Release for 10 minutes - Make Honey Garlic Sauce: Set aside the chicken and rice. Bring the liquid mixture back to a boil using the Saute button. Mix in ⅓ cup (113g) honey to make the yummy Honey Garlic Sauce.
- Thicken & Season: Mix 2.5 tbsp (22.5g) cornstarch and 3 tbsp (45ml) cold water together in a small mixing bowl.Add the cornstarch mixture one third at a time to thicken the honey garlic sauce until desired thickness.
Taste and season with more salt (for reference, we added 2 more pinches) and black pepper if necessary. - Optional Step - Broil in Oven: In an oven tray, generously coat the chicken with Honey Garlic Sauce. Place oven tray under the broiler for 5 - 7 minutes until chicken skins are browned.
- Serve Instant Pot Honey Garlic Chicken: Garnish with finely chopped flat-leaf parsley. Drizzle with more yummy Honey Garlic Sauce, then serve.
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